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The Broadleaf Group

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Fantastic until they hired a VP of Sales! - Senior Account Manager The Broadleaf Group Employee Review

2.0
Nov 6, 2013
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Pros

Broadleaf has some great resources and is very focused in some key areas including Voice and Video, Networking and Virtualization. I made 6 figures in 2012 and was on track to increase that for 2013.

Cons

Unfortunately, they hired a VP of Sales who is inexperienced in managing people and the VAR channel. He is running off all their good sales reps and replacing them with inexperienced reps without books of business. He is so inconsistent with his expectations and goals that no one really knows what he will come up with next. He came up Dallas only one time and spent the whole time on his phone like he was a "wheeler dealer" instead of focusing on discussing strategy of the DFW market. It's like a bad science project and unfortunately the sales reps are the lab rats. He tried to come after my clients once I left, but they all saw right through him and won't even give him the time of day. If you are considering a sales position with Broadleaf, please be aware that the sales management will make it an unpleasant experience.

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5.0
Feb 9, 2018
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Pros

Leadership, accessibility to management and peers. Very little hierarchy non-sense. Small family environment and coworkers are accountable to each other and depend on each other.

Cons

Like many small and lean businesses, it can be hard work sometimes and not a good fit for someone just wanting a job. This is not a place to go unnoticed and every one must contribute without micro management. Several negative glassdoor reviews that don't make sense and glassdoor will not correct. There was confusion during an acquisition that left several frustrated people in disparate divisions thinking they worked for Broadleaf Group, but they did not. Broadleaf is independently owned and only has employees in Texas.

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The Broadleaf Group Response
8y
Thank you for sharing your experience! Our determination and drive for success is unparalleled, and shows in everything we do, from people, to projects, to customer success stories. Glad to have you as part of the team!
2.0
Dec 28, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The initial atmosphere at the company was welcoming, with a strong sense of team spirit and camaraderie. Early on, the morale was high, and I felt supported by my colleagues. There are some genuinely talented and hardworking people in the organization who make the work environment enjoyable when you work directly with them.

Cons

Over time, the company seemed to struggle with internal decision-making processes. The CEO's leadership style can often be reactive, and decisions appeared to be influenced heavily by a close-knit group, which sometimes led to a lack of consistency and clarity in direction. I observed that the organization is in a rebuilding phase, which can result in a lot of instability and confusion for employees. Change can be positive, but it felt like it created a lot of uncertainty. One of the most challenging aspects was the office politics. While people may be friendly on the surface, I found that there was a lot of behind-the-scenes gossip and backstabbing, which made the atmosphere less comfortable over time. In my final months, I felt the work environment shifted, and at times it felt like a hostile place to work, with tensions and a lack of transparency leading to frustration.

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